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[Page 2 ? LAURENS NEWS Mrs. Dora Sullivan entertain*.-., at a card party on Friday nite, Dec. 28. The following: Prof, and Mrs. W. A. White, Messrs James Irby; Luther Garlington; Robert L. Higgins, Luther Leake; Miss j es Gladys and Pansy Rice; Bernice Washington; Mary Frazier; Francis Hunter; and Martha Galdington assisted in serving. ^frs. Sullivan entertained as he." dinner gutfsts on Sunday, Prof, an I;:- Mrs. W. A. White, Mr. Lu Leake, Miss Frazier and Mrs. Ella Sax ton. We are sorry -to report Mrss Rosa Madden has-been confined to her room for. the past few weeks so much so that her daughter had to be called to her bedside from i ' Detroit. We wish for her a speedy recovery. Visit "The llair Dressing Parlor"~ on N. Harper St. CurKng and waving a 'specialty', call o? f. ' Mesdames Cora Dillingham and Earle Wright. Prices reasonable. They are kept quite busy, vljttors are welcome when in the city and in need -of hair culture. Make thbTyour head quarter^-for-beau^, tsifying the hair. - Set? Mrsr Wright she's 'okay." Mrs. Fleteher Garrett and her 7 . daughter are home from WashingI ~ .ton and New York. Prof, and Mrs. W." A. White l.; . accompanied by-Mrs. Dora Sul; " livan and Mr. Luther Leake spent the holidays in Asheville, N. C. a* guests of Mrs. Whitc/s mother and father, Mr.'and Mrs. S. S.'Single ton. * Miss Mary Frazier of Pensacola, Flfl wn q tho crnocf r?f AT rc Hm-o Sullivan during the holidays. On Wednesday ait<?H160It?Mrs? Mary Hollands assisted by Mes dairies Williams, Thompson, Watts, ' and Jajnes entertained the members of ''The-Seuring Gircle^witl; a Christmas dinner at her. hoirife N "Cliii&tmaa duvora'.iaas.. throughrrut ?.?Ahe rooms where the guests were k." entertained added much to beautP" ^ fly-iliy for the oecaslorn?After thebusiness* hour which was presided over by the president, Mrs. Mary 4 ' Scott a very unique program was rendered with Mrs. Syvillia Hig~ grns 7>u r>f_ ee>4OnT0Tvi?^rr During the social hour games werti played after which the hostess assisted by her sister ajid others served a bountiful rqpast of delicious refreshments topp <-d jello with whipped cream and cake Mrs. Margaret Smith returned thanks to . the hostess. Those enjoying this great- affair were: ^ ? Mesdames Jackson Mathias, Bes>sie Grant, Allene Burton, Ula W McClintock, Rosa Lee Byrd and daughter and Mr. and Stoba p Mills. Prof, and Mrs. P. S. Hicks' entertained as their dinner guests on. Thursday, Mrs. Q. D. Oliphant . and Miss Mattie Fuller.? Mrs. Emma Fremingf^ilTsses" ' v Rebecca Fleming, Alberta Matbis and Frances Hunter were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Iludgens, Sunday Dec. 23rd. A "Yuletide Luncheon"- was given at the home-of Mr.pnd Mrs. Thomas Burton Thursday 'aftoiv noon, Dec. 27th by the "Gleaners * Club" of St. Paul Baptist Church, Mrs. Cerilla Hudgens, president. The program consisted of readings and Christian carols by the little folk with Master William MathisT at the piano, under the dfrection of Mesdames Mathis and Dilling ham. ' . Mr. Alonzo Whitener played as a violin solo "Silent Night" accompanied on the piano " by Mrs. Whitener V;??' Immediately after the program the luncheon was served, which consisted of chicken salad on lettuce, pickle, saltines, cocoa and cake. F ine n. (J. Mutual Thrift Club i met Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moore with a beautiful Christmas tree. . The Thrift Club members enjoyed them selves highly with their agent, Mr. " n? t i r* .ntn.1 ^irh rpc^jye>d a lovely gift off the tree. Ml1. David Qproton hnd an guui.i last week Mr, W. W. Bolden of Union, S. C. also^ Mr. Woodrow Cureton his brotheo and Mr. Smith over the week-end. The Pulpit Aid Club of Bcthe. v A. M. E. Church met at. the homo at Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moorfc D( order by our president, Mrs. Wm. Mbore. Opettfng song, What a "friend we have in Jesus; prayer by - the pastor; scripture reading by Mrs. Jessie McClintock; welcome address by the hostess; response by Mrs. Sallie Blackstock. Those <m program were as fdllows: littis Mi? Chioarm Summers, Masm ftiioTiiT. Tuliiiii, Mm Ali r> ' 4 Moore. Then the hostess served a delicious course of chicken salad ou lettuce leaves, salt-in:.v Jiot chocolatq, chec.e st|.dt\viehee, roast peacans, the coconut and fruit cake with Linon sauce. There were a few gifts presented from the Christmas tree. The pastor -wa? proud of the club and others. The thanks was returned to the hostess for the repast of the evening by Mrs. Sula Rice. ? ABBEVILLE NEWS ? Sunday was a beautiful day for church goers, tfie.:Mt. Pleasant S. S. was opened at the usual hour w-th-iho S. S. rendered interesting program aud at 11:30 o'clock the pastor, Rev. J. W. Mathis preached from Luke 1:3 subject "The visit of the Lord." And at 8 o'clock he preached another soul stirring sermon usirfg these words as a subject, "The gift to the* world". Among the visitors at Ml. Pleas ant Sunday were -Miss Alary anu Martha KaTler, Mr." J. Jenkins, Miss D. Wilsoli and Mr. J. W. Alan.r . this, Jr. of Laurens, S. G. Visitor^ Trrr> illw,lVi; welcome. Totai"oil'eriiuTTor-lhe; ua> was. Mrs. A. (Ahupclle of Greenville, S, C-V spent the Xmas holidays in the city with her sister, AlPh. E. Johnson. S. Garlington til' Greenville, S. C. spent the Xmas holidays witi. dev. and Mrs. J. F. Brown. .... ., ' " ^ S* Airs. Bessie Kynds 'ywd Air. W. Wilson of Atlanta, Ga. were?homefor Xmas. St. JAMES A. AI. E. CHURCH ' ??VV. Si" |Mimsf Basl<>r " "1 * ' .In spBe of the cold rainy weather Sunday school opened A. Al. Fairly good attendance. Lesson cfiscussedby classes- and - re-, viewed by the Supfc, B. T. Johnson;?Remark 3 By tile pastor. Then -?it. 11 '.'tn .t At tin. t<-xt was -G.al. . ti:7-S ami dm faithful enjoyed the musn-rly discourse. Tim i.'.:*, o. AI>%. -UUU1U UI oi. Janus. A. M, E. Church met Dec. 20th at flu home of Mrs. Nina -Mi > ky, si'- jfnv St. The meeting was calico to order at 4.00 I'. M.' b\ i lie , chaplain, Miss E. Colliercoiniue' i'Jg the devotional exercises tlu 11 turning the meeting -to .\lrs. _14.( A. Gray; I'rdS". Business transaction then we all enjoyed"'lie social hour and was served hot chocolate and cake. Joint hostess. Mrs. Nina Moos ley and Miss Lillian Louis Mrs. Bessie - Gass ot Sumter, S. C. spent a lew days= in Abbeville as the guest of Mrs* J. B. McCoy. All of.' Mrs. Gass' friends'-were very glad to see her. Mii Issue Argram, of Monro*-', ! N. C. spent a few days as guest of Miss H. A. Wingfield. The following ?teachers and f students spoilt the holidays witlr their parents: Misses C. V. and iieien cannier, xUiss Daisy Wilson, Eula Massey, Gussie Heard, Abbie Redd, Annie Greene, H. A. Wingi'ield and the Misses Taylors. Students Misses Georgia Latimer Fisk, Fami- ,Ui :i : .1, Va. State, G. V. Haudon, Haines. \V< M. Greene Jr. AndieW 11 \Vie, Allen University, Thomas Jenkins, Benedict, Will::.in Wilson, Moorehouse. ?^liss I.ueill Fair has returned to^'liar! -ton, $. C. after spending a f? w days with her home folks. Miss: I? -lit Beard and Mr. William Ik-arit from Charlotte, N. C., spert the holidays with their jaunt, Mrs. Fannije Heard. Mr. Frank Yearbry of Augusta, Ga. i>. ; t a few days with Mis. Nellie Hamilton and was the "Tea; guest of Miss Fannie Mae Heaix Satur'day. MisstGeorgia Latimer entertainthe boys from Augusta, Ga. 2 p. m. Thursday, then to the theater from there Mi,ss Georgia V. Haddon entertained the guest Thursday nite. HE-UNION OF vDU KERSON - ^ __AND GOLDEN FAMILY An old time' dinner wag h*ul at" At..,. A join 'iimiiw.re' Hn|HC in hon or Of the two~A*Mest members of the fanlilies Viz Mr. I. G. Golden ?Mrs." Lucy Goldson, both of them are nearly four scores years old. Mrs. Goldson and also Mr. Golden' had their off spring at the dinner ?Mrs. Goldson had 3 children, 9 grand children, 4 great grand?The spacious dinning roomy was well decorated and the *abfe was well supplied with every thing the eyes could behold. ' T* The visitors who attended the dinner along with the family were "Mrs. Ida Footman, Mrs.. Daisy Guinyavd, Pauline LarimoTe. After tlje dinner, the kiddies enjoyed radio musie. Mrs} Daisy Guinyard Mrs. P T.^n.n . ' .a? i * ... . t DILJLON DISTRICT IN MEETING. AT SELLERS. J " ___ Formulates Plaits For Carring On The Work of the Church. By Revr A. J. Felix, " Sellers, Dec. 31.?.Mt. Zion A. ' M. E. church of this place is the scene of a very un:que and interesting meeting. The * pas tors are attending 100 per cent and a great host of laymen are here representing every church in the district. The meeting is beiftg presided over by that little giant and lover and leader of men in the person of Dr. L.? A. Wells. The devolionals Were conducted by DrrA. B. Thof mas assisted by Revs. H. 1). Ramsey, I). "L. Coe and C. Lacy. Rev. It T T 1 l 1 - - ? u. Lj. ciat/Kson prravnuu^a vt/ry 111spiring sermon. He proved himself the master of the situation. The consecration elements and the administration of the same was a very very striking -feature of this meeting. The P. E. was assisted' Inthis" service by Drs. E. B. Mack, J. M. Jackson and Rev. M. R. McBride. Several subjects have been ably discussed by both ministers^ and Inviripp. which have*proven to be voi'y ln'iicfieial. -? r ~~ Among some of the subjects*pre sentcd by the Presiding Elder $iere "The Benefit of the weekly er meeting to the* church." "How can class meeting help the church*' "The importance of dollar money iiv our church." The Communion of the church" "Which is the more essential the preparation or the de -livery of a sermon?" ' 'The following new pastors in the district were presented by the P. E. Revs, N. S. Delaine, E. ^ B. Mack, J,. L. Jackson and Y. Li 1 Riggins. . Among the visitors were 1 D^s. A. I'. Spears lliul J. I-/;?Bon Low. Presiding Elders of the Flor* n<".'? and Kingstrreo--Ph*ts. res"peeivi.Ty and the Rev. lf.,D. 'Rni)tBOyT =rf^fk-r i. lil -Tii-st, The' ft)rnr e Two added much,dignity to the micting by, assistingjth.c Elder in orcsidiiTg. Ajj/*i>f them brought ~>voi'iU i ! Cheli and cm mu dgillenl^" d.. the meeting,?A lnr^e concourse of Missionary ladies were intr.o.dueed to the meeting. Mrs. M. M. Thomas the Dist. president made* very timely remarks. ! 1't vda' iviiilm-i'ii as the coat ' ' h I?i it. ci nfereiicC. The Still? toot cpr.v mi tinn was voted Mt. Zion Church, Sellers and , Missionary Convention will go 1 > Canaan Branch Aix-ar Hanien f Wells the I'. E.'s wife was > ki\nd -and played a conspicious Tart. Like Dr. Wells her whole !iear,t is for the success of the disr:-t. Youg humble ^Scribe acted ti the capacity of secretary. Dr.' .1; M. Jackson and the pe.pplc Mt. Zion kttpw.how to enter' a in. Every l>o<ly was- Well pleasedThey cxin oven- entertain an annual "onft-renco. Hats off to Dr. Jack -on! march- b'y tht? music, bcvng^'pInyeTT > Noah W. Williams and W "'N. Vnu will hoar from us again, 201 South 4th Ave. Dillon' S. C. ORANGEBURG NEWS By J. James Pearson A Merry. Christmas and A Hap"py New Year seemingly was carried out by the children of?the city. It seemed that old San'ca was very pood "to everyone. IVTr. and Mrs. Charles Waterman Jr.* have returned to their wor]< at Sparta Institute in Sparta, Ga. after spending the Christmas with their parents of thih TV!r. John TT. Pearson Jr., spent the Christmas' with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Pearson Sr. He is a teacher of St. George High School of St. George. * y Miss Mabel Jenkins was hostess at an enjoyable bridge party Fri uiiy vytrmiiKt ftiiiiinimcnuiry to her guest<\, Miss Christine Doyle of Gainesville, Gn.,i and her brother, Dr. Robert J. Jenkins, who is practicing medicine in Gainesville, Ga. Three tables were arranged for the game in ~sr prt'ltSMHJlUwg-of?Giw4atnias_.docorations. Holly and other Christmas greens gave added beauty to the attractive home. * When scores were fffided at the end of the progressions, Miss Edith Waterman was awarded the top score prize for ladies, an aquarium of gold fish. Mr. Harold Martin was awarded the top score prize for m<>n, an aquArium of gold fish Low score prize for ladies, a chocolate Santa was given to Mr. Dudley Zinnerman. The guest of honor was .remembered with beautiful Irish linen handkerchief. A-delightful salad and sweet * 1 ? r THE PALMETTO LEADER MRS. ANNIE LOGAN LAID TO REST Funeral, services lor Mrs. Annie Logan, highly respecteji religious worker of Saluda, were held at Lockhart Baptist Church at 2 o'clock Monday, December 24, with, interment in the family section in the church yard^ Mrs. Logan died Sunday from .the effects of a stroke of paralysis she had the preceding Tuesday morning. It "Was the second stroke she had experienced, the firs^ haying occured in November, 1932. Many friends of both races paid respects to this Christian-hearte'd lady; whose unblemished life was an example for the_ numerous youths who came "within the scope ?f her influence. Both white and colored citizens tendered floral offerings" to the bereaved family. Funeral servicfc wpr<> cnnrJii/?f<vt . by-tfte^Rev. W. T. Kenner, pastor of LockTiart. Mrs. Logan was formerly a teacher in the -rural schools of Saluda county. But"in receftt years her services had been confined to religious and educational club work. She was ambitious, dependable, enterprising, honest, and a sterling christian.' In her death, -Saluda luwt ono of its most reSpgtrtable citizens/ Surv+vmg are lrer husband, Mr. Thomas Logan, Sr., former trus11 tee of-Saluda Rosenwald school and five children,"Mrs. Z. Wright -of Bennettsville; Eliza, State college; Thomas, Jr., Newberry; Roy* Washington and Robert, Saluda. "NOTBS BY S. E. WATSON lrastor Of St. Paul Church After to turning from the conference the member* of tVm Kt Paul Chai'ge greeted us with a warm welcome. This was Ynost demonstrated Xmas eve when the door-hell of the parsonage rang from morning until night. Mem"hei7s7 of the -said .charge bringing hams, .shoulders, chickens and back bones and iruuiy other good things ' "chat we may also enjoy with them a merry Xmas. On?Friday, 28. ' ~vi" motou'd hut to St. . George, s'topped for the night at Bro. Mc. Cord one of the great leader's of Shady Grove M. E. Church. There we found Bro. McCord .with a |d' ii'y of (wevvThiTTg7~ Fal inulei^ fat cows, fat hogs, and a big fine ear for hfs family and friends. We 'cafne then to Prof. T. IT. Pinckney's home one of the leading laymen of.the S. C. Conference and a -.tar candidate for the General Conference, there too we were royally entertained. Prof.? Pinckney has hogs of which can not he numberd. He will bufeher;enough for his family, all his tenents and will have plenty of moat to sell." The -5th Sunday we preached at St. Mark from I Cor. 3:9. Fop \ye are laborers together with ,Go,d. The theme of the discourse being partnership. Some of the old sis tors who once shouted around the ^iTavAylH-n we"~pastored frhcf.c~acat-g were vacant. ..They had gone to ' 1 gTK-at beyond, but the'' chur^ was crowded ''though the weather ' eintr very, -unfavorable. The pubcollection was $11.07.. We had a good old hand shake with Bros Cam, Rigly Boyd, Kelly, Brakei , Rivers and Brown who gave Us ? broad invitation to their home? and took a part in making our staj pleasant. We stopped Sunday nite with Sister Magpie Dawkihs the preacher's home, and a wonderful wroker of St.' Mark Church. There she had an elaborate affair, eats of all kinds. It would sure take a Home Economics teacher to name them for we couldn't.^ On Monday we came back with a loaded car, ducks, chickens, laying hens and pullets, peanuts, turnips, syrup and canned frufy of various kinds. CARLISLE NEWS The one day conference of A. M E. Zion Church,, was held at Williams Chapel A. M. E. Z. Chdreh of Carlisle, S. C. It was largel> Kir flan mir?iofnt?o !#%? v,vw..uwxi vnv iilill JOVVIO ailU m4V men of the Spartanburg Dist Ninety per eent of ministers wort present, The ministers of the " district ?Hrwd?ttp--with Presidim Elder Dr.' D. C. Crosby, for thf year, everybody seems to' be ii good cheer. Rev. J. M.v Dawking of the A M. E. Church who is now pas-1 5ng at White Hall A. M. E. Church delivered' a wonderful address doing session which was enjoyed by all. . , After which dinner was served by the merribers and friends oi William* Chapefl, Church, which was' a great spread, r The people of Carlisle have had a wonderful time during the holidays. The students from the varI ious schools were home. } Misses V. Johnson and Mlssee ' . ' 5 i 1 Robertson from Chester, S. C Misses Willie Gallmon and LUc Mcllwain, Union, S. ,C., Mrs. Ma ria Stevenson and her daughtei Sallie and Mr. berry Coleman an wife of Winston-Salem, N. C. vis lied their parents, Mr. aud Mrs Henry Coienian. Mrs. Essie St?v enson and little grand daughtei Dorothy are here from Columbus Ohio. She has spent a pleasar stay with her children. We are glad to have them" her with us again. Rev. Wilks an family have moved here to nuik this \heir home. We are ver glad .to have them. Rev. Mcllwai R^v. H, E. Hillian and Miss Sa lie Steve?s<m were the guests c Mr. and Mrs. Agnes Sims of Ci lumbia Saturday where they enjo ed a delicious dinner. Evcrythin was in order. ? Miss Julia Dawkins has*' bee very ill. We hope for her an earl recovery. ? Miss R6sa Lee Brown accompol ied by Miss Margeret-Chirp of C< lumbiaj-S. C. U visiting- her gr&E mother,' Mrs. Francis English, a so visiting Mrs. English is -h< grand son, Fred Brown of Jerst 'City N. J. Those from school are Mess Hermoq Sat'tor, Colin llill, Harb tton Institute, lrnio, S. C. itnd'M Harold Smith, Atlanta, Ga. A private affair was given f< Miss Rosa Lee Brown, and Mi Mar??tvet Chirp on Monday ni at the home of Mrs. English* ". Those present w- re . Miss Brown, Chirp, E..Johnson and R by English, Messrs lleimon Sa tor, Colia Hill, Harold Smith ai Fred Brown. Before retuanlr'g Miss Chii and Mi^s Brown will visit Qinto Laurens,: Greenville and Sparta; burg. SUMTER NEWS-* % Beneath a deal' blue-sky aiulni - radiant sun, both children ai grown up folk were happy ar expressions of "Merry Christina! Echoed every-Avhere on Christmc clay. The Christmas spirit beg; - on Fr-idav-afterlioon^Bcc. 21^ win - - the/Christmas?tree?Cor nnf'm-ii nate' children was arranged ai hundreds of little ones were mac glad, with gifts, sucli as sock sweaters, dresses, toys, fruit ar candy. -The-ape away a T tending ,school, thuse?who?teftc away and many visitors can to the city to spend the holidav Some of the out of town visitoi were:- .Misses Joanna Blackwt and Mable Sumter of Chester vi ited Rev. and Mrs. D. H. Dupre Mr. Edward McKay and Dr. Wak field of Columbia visited Rev. ai Mrs. J. M. McKay and daughter Miss Smith of Hampton, Va. visi ed 'Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Sandei and son, Mr. Laurtfnce Kiver Miss Moore of Spartanburg vi ited Mr. Simpson. Mrs.-Dianna Brooks of Alexandra, Va. visik her mother;, Mrs. Benbow and <>tl er relatives. ? . , Miss Daisy Myers of Charlesto and. Mr. James Birnie of Atlani visited Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Birni Mr^and Mrs, Baker and little so i orK visiteo ivirs. A1-. - l i Levari--and daughter. Throf. W. 1 Crawl visited hfs family. Mis Frederick of Columbia visited I) ilfld Mrs. -S. J. McDonald. Mr Clement and daughter of Charle I ton and Mrs. Gillispie of No Jersey visited Prof, and Mrs. < , A. Lawson and daughter. Mrs. Susan Brown of New Yoi 1 came to the city to attend the fui ' eral of Mr. Marion Andrews. Mi; r Leila Williams of Florence spei , Thursday in the city* on busines Miss Nettie Davis of Wasliingtf : is visiting Mrs. Janctt Game ' Messrs Marshall Murray, Clarl . son and Nelson who have been : t New York for some - time can home for the holidays. Miss E. ' Richards spent a couple of days i Columbia. Mrs. Edgar Culjibert daughter spent the holidays . i i Tampa, Fla. visiting Mrs. Cutl berts' son, Mrs. Bessie Gass spei a couple of days in Abbeville. Mi; H. B. Neeley is visiting in Greei ville, S. C. In the midst of joy came sa< ness, Mr. Marion Andrews pas ed away on Thursday, Deo. 20,.j the U. S. Veteran Hospital in.Tu kegee. The body was ' bFbug! home and funeral services we held at Nelson and Lawson Ft* ' eral Parlor on Monday mornin ' Dec. 24. ' Mr. ChaA. Spears q| Columb . father of Mr. Chas Spears of th > pitv rtoco/ul flTiroir of i r his son on Sunday morning, Dc 23, andfuneral services weie. he at TVU.T1m?ll1l A^. M "g rKnrr-h f , Wednesday aftgrnoon at 3 o'cloc Mr. and. Mrs. E. P. Palmer wei called to Camden on Thursd* morning on account cf the deal i of Mrs. Palmer's'" fatter. Some of the social functions < the season! The T. A.' C. ente" ' tained on Christmas night at ft home of Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Bi; I nie. The good will ^lub entertai , ed .on Thursday evening, Dee. 2 at the residence of Dr. and Mr i Benbow and the Good Fellov Club entertained on Thursday ev ning, at the Investment Hall. The younger set enjoyed parti* ' also. .On Christma~B night a pari was given, at the home of Mil Louise Bracey and pn Friday nigi one was given at; the home < ' Miss Anna L. Bi*nl?. ;t CHESTER PARAGRAPHS y ?? . J?~ A happy New Year fr.oiikCh.es. ter's many readers! TeaFR?tyTr,om !" "Bnainerd Institute and Fiufgy Hi ijchool are again in the city after " spending the holidays at their i. various homes. Mrs. C. M. Findey and son, Prof. S. Louis Fmley returned to the ' city Monday morning from Rich-. '? mond and Petersburg, Virginia it where they spent the holidays very pleasantly with relatives. Prof. e Finley left Monday night for Bene- ] diet' College, Columbia to resume d his work as instructor. ;e " Miss Annie Lee Baxter of Winns y boro, spent a few days as guest of Prof, and Mrs. L. Brown, Brain n erd Institute. I- Miss Lois Peay of Winnsboro, if was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. >. Charles Harclin for a few days last - -week. . ? Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hardiri~ar& ? sick with flu. Mr. Joseph Walker died at his n home near Oak Street, last Thursday night, after an illness of a few W days. Funeral services were held" at Browhs' Chapel, Lowrys with i_ Undertaker Cathie Isom in charge. 3_ The sermon was preached by Rev. F. R. Gladden who spoke of bhe l<~ christian lifeL of. jthc deceased and 1- his devotion to the cburcR7 ix a church leader, and a faithful officer. Besides his wife, he leav es 12 children, 40 grand children, 3 great grand children, 2 brothers rs and g host of sorrowing friends, i- Interment was in Brow? Chapel __ Cemetery. The" t.hUTch~was , pack ed to its utttlOLit uipaeity fm l.hi. services- Among the out of town l>p- -visitors' here for the funeral were: ss Dr. Dub Walker, Annie B.-.Craw. ford, Salisbury, N._ C. Mr. Tom ^ Walker^,Flora Walker and friend and Mrff. Ella Williams of Gastones ia, N. C. u_ ' Miss Idela Blake died at her home on Lancaster Road Sunday r*. after a lingering i'llnyfcw *' r> MARION NEWS'. P . .. n> Friends and relatives were dea lighted to have sons and daughters home from the various Colleges. ? -Messrs Wadell Nichofas and Isaac Mishoe of Allen, (Ch&t'lejj Ta^loi1.and Ishmael Reid of Georgia State, Henry Taylor of State, and ie Elder Wright.of Tuskegee. Misses id -Dorothy Bradley and Willie Ethel id Mitchell of State, Henrietta Das'' rant and Celia Taylpr of Claflin, fes- aniL JLouisn Burch and M. Legette in of Allen came hojne fdr the holi;n days. LL_ _ Wy~ aTe~Tr?'ottd- to-^av tha_t these >d youngsters are holding their own ie in the respective schools in many s? cases leading their classed. ,(* St. John A. "M.?E. Church had a lovely Christmas Tree. Santa -jirpM'nti'd all the children with ~hagg~rrf?frtBt? aml~can(t5r^arrd?disie tributed other gifts that were ' placed on the tree. The League jl furnished a delightful program. s_ On the last Sunday of the year c 1.934 which happened to be a fifth Sunday, St. John membership was 1(j favored with a visit from Rev. s Cfiism of Mill Branch and several, t. of his congregation. In spite of rs the unfavorable weather a glorious s. time was had. s- Mi*s. Ifevitte^f Florence, moth,h <') of Mrs. Iva Mae McQueen spent ><1 the holidays here, i- Mrs. Lila Sykes of New York City spent the holidays with her n mother, Mrs. Minnie Ellerby. ft. ' Mrs.. Bertha Finley of Chattae* noo;ira,v Tcgn. is visiting h^r moth? n or, Mrs. Vermeil. Finklea. ^ Mrs. Alice Hayes and .daughter, TZ !Mrs._ ILgttrr* Gtlliard are. here from ,s Phila visiting family and friends. v' Miss Rossie Bromer of Oranges> burg was guest of Miss Celia Tays* lor. ' ^ Mrs. Mary Davis and' Miss JErma Benjamin are visiting Mrs. M. E. Reed at Centenary. v ^ Mrs. Tarletori of Sumter and ,s her two lovely children, Juanita and Jack, Jr.. were guests of the g Jenkins Sunday. Mrs. Mamie Smalls of Sumter r was over Sunday to visit relatives and friends. j? 'HERE AND THERE in By C. M. Williams & - , . in Christmas has come and gone. We now hope for all a Happy and 5S Prosperous New Year, a- In making your new year's program plan to patronize race enterprises, remember the thousands 8? of our able bodied young people s. .without jobs, because the Negro ht has no factories, few stores, few fG nvinf eAr?o ^L -1 '" , .W|w, acw unices, pian sen expansion, cooperate, dael fair, do by your neighbors as you would ia have him do by you. is Christmas- was unusually quiet in these parts hut was full of joyis and thrills for young folk; begin)n ning with Cope Williams' School, k. Watoree, F I'IMSIV "lU'll, it' Tlinaai re tree by the school, Monday evening Mrs. Joseph 'Moye gave a Xmas party in behalf >f of her children, Mozelle, Joseph, r- and Vern'ce. Wednesday, Miss Ie Adline Finch and Mr, Alex Green r- 1 ln were married arfd gave a recep7, tion to their many friends and acs. quaintancefu_ Miss Finch is the /s daughter of Mr. W. R. Finch. Mr. ^ Green is the son of Mrs^ Martha ;a Green Riley, both are very popufcy ( lar. ,s ' Thursday Mr, and Mrs. C. M. ^ Williams entertained in behalf of | their children; after enjoying a ' Saturday, January 5, 1935* ? SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM J ^ Arrival and Departure of PMsengM* Trains, or0' the Southern Railway v System e.t tlv " 1* t Station, Columbia, ( S. C., i,e D 8. 1934. ?,* Leaves ' Columbia TV: > - c j"..' 4:10 A. W ?Charleston- - - "*? '"? 5:00 t .M?Chirlo'te j 6:5p A. M.?Newberry, Greenwood, Greenville, Anderson, Sanasa 7:05 A. M.?8partanburg, Ashevllle ' 8:10 A M.?Augusta 9:15 A. M.?Savannah ? 11:20 A. M.?Camden", Lancaster, Roclc-^ Hill, Shelby " at 12 .45 P. M.?Ashevllle,Louisville, St. Louis, Cincinnati, ChlcaAg 4:30 P. M.?Orangeburg. Charleston w 5:00 P. M.-?Cbartotte, Washington, New York ? 9:55 P. M.?Anderson. Atlanta V 10:00 P.M.?Savannah, Jacksonyllle Arrives Columbia *' From:^ 9 . ' . 4:50 A. 'M.-^-Jacksonvllle, Savannah t 6:30 A. M.?Atlanta, Anderson. Greenwood 9:05 A. M.?New York, Whublilngton, Charlotte 12:25 P. M.?Rock Hill, Lancaster, Camden 12:40 P. M,?Charleston 4:25 P. M.?Chicago, Clnclnnetii. St Louis,^ Louisville. Knoxyllle, Abneville Spartanburg ~ . T" 4;45 P. M.?Augusta ? 9:00 P. M. AshCvllle, Spartanburg' 9:30 P. M.?Charleston , 9:40 P. M.?Charlotts . 9:66 P. U.?Oreenvillo, Anderson, . ' Greenwood 4:29 P. M.?Savannah _ City Tlcke't Oflice Depot Ticket .OlLc 1208 Sumter St. South Main Phone 6356 Phone 5023 SMITH-COLEMAN FUEL CO. . Coal--Wood?Coke 9 Phones: 3124 & 3125 I 1921 TAYLOR ST. ' M liberal feast. and gn^Pe- J separated merrily. Mr. Lester Dove of Philadelph: P.a., was the puest of his parenufl M. and Mrs.'Sam Dove for Chruj'J Mrs. Naomi Sumter I,akin visiting: her parents, Mr. and Mr^J Sam Sumter. Mr. Felix Sebrool^B returned to New York after spen<-^H ; 'me several-weeks wit|i narenbM Mr. and Mrs. C. Rivers, Mr7"wZ^E Gunter, GO, prominent farmer funeralized at Mt. Olive SundaS P, M. T( rh Creek Union and Cot.^| vontioiL met at Pleasant Grov^H Church, Saturday and Sunday, alfl tho the weather was bad a vc H successful session was held, se eral students received substanti^^^B assistance. Rev. L. A. kowman < Moderator; Mr.. W. E. Loyd,. pr^^J sident of the Convention. ^ ^ ^ EVANS CLINIC RENDERS VICE TO MANY DURING1^! 1, v '* CHRISTMAS ' ? ? ...j i ii ?? ? ! 11 uiHirins ui i\eody Ones HMp<A -ill M More than 200 needy cases wefl cared for thru the service of Eva^J Clinic. Fifty children from ajnoiH the underprivileged of _the . clfl were given JSarvfa~Chnis?gifts-? the Jefferson Hotel. On ChrJ"B ma's Eve. This "lift for the cv -fl ren was sponsored by Dr. burne and other' public spirlfl white people interested in ren?-vM ing service to the unfortunate. '<fl fifty children served in the ri H hatl of the Jefferson were tripfl ferred to and from the hoteh-.H busses furnished for the cos&orH bus service was offered by the company for the pleasure of children and because of the nr '^^H efforts of T)r. M. A. Evans her staff of workers who have kv^^H the clinic going for the ben eft* (lie needy among our people sirr^^HI its establishment four years Another Christmas gift t'^^H c,,mo to many needy oncs_ thruv^^Hi influence of Evans Clinic this was free tickets for 200 to Ca> nil Theatre and stockings and dy and fruit making glad hep^^Bj of so many who were found H |;J the slump of the city with no of anything that .would bring